JupiterBy Shawn Kao

Chapter 1

What does Jupiter mean in Greek?

Jupiter known as Zeus in Greece over threw his father Saturn to become king of gods. He then split the universe with his brother Neptune and Pluto.

Where is it located?

It is the Sixth planet in the solar system.

Is Jupiter a outer or inner planet

It is an outer planet

What is Jupiter made of?

It is made out of liquid metallic hydrogen.

What is it ‘s atmosphere made up of?

It is made of hydrogen, helium, and methane

What is the Average Temperature on Jupiter?

The temperature is -153°C(-244°F)

How many Moon does it have?

It has about 63 MOONS!

What is the Diameter of Jupiter?

It’s diameter is 142,983 Kilometer (88,846 miles).

How Long does it take to orbit the Sun

It takes about 4332.59 days.

Interesting fact

Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system and is the king of the god (Zeus)

Zeus's symbol

MercuryChapter 2

By Shawn Kao

What is the diameter of Mercury?

4,876K. (3,030M.) long.

What does it mean in Greek

In astronomy mythology, Mercury was Roman version of god Hermes .He was the messenger for the other gods, and for reason Mercury is often depicted in picture with wing sandals. In addition to delivering message ,he was also the protector of travelers ,and merchant.

Where is it located?It is the first one in our solar system.

Mercury

Is it a inner or a outer planet?

It is a inner planet.

What is Mercury made of?

It is made out of large cool iron.

What is Mercury atmosphere made of?

It is made of hydrogen, helium.

What is the average temperature?

The average temperature on Mercury is 465°C(870°F)

How many moon does it have?

It has 0 moons

How long does it take it to orbit the sun?

87,969 days to orbit the sun.

Interesting Fact

Mercury is the hottest planet in our solar system. And the nearest to the sun.

Mercury’s symbol

Comparing

Jupiter is the biggest planet in our solar system but Mercury is not. Mercury is the closest to the sun well let just say Jupiter is not even close. Mercury is phew hot Jupiter is pretty cold. Jupiter is the king of the god Mercury is not.

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